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Scope and Contents: ALS from H. G. Wells to R. K. Watson about the First Men in the Moon, expressing gratitude for the attention Mr. Watson has given his book and accepting his "sound" criticism on matters of scientific fact; he does, however, point out that the book was reviewed in Nature and that in the ensuing correspondence no one "penetrated [Wells] fallacy". 2 pages. dated 1902/12/14.